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1. sEtting up your aquariuM PRinT SERiaL numbER hERE and kEEP FOR FuTuRE REFEREnCE: thE aquariuM liFE cyclE
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This guide will help you understand how your
aquarium works and how to create a healthy L L L L The cycle starts as soon as you add Stress
Zyme™ to your aquarium.
NITRATE
environment for your fish. Please read these The beneficial bacteria in Stress NITROSPIRA NITRATE
instructions carefully before filling your anti-Evaporation liD Zyme™ will start to colonise the
BACTERIA CONVERTS
NITRITE
REMOVED WITH
WATER CHANGE
aquarium with water. Not supplied if LIGHT is fitted
ceramic Media (supplied). These FISH WASTE
beneficial bacteria form a vital part UNEATEN FOOD
this is not a toy, adult supervision is & PLANT MATTER
recommended. removing the serial of the biological filtration by
number label or dismantling your breaking down poisonous waste 2 1
Do not placE on or Do not MovE avoiD avoiD
aquarium will invalidate your guarantee. hot arEas sunlight created by the fish. NITRITE AMMONIA
nEar ElEctrical itEMs WhEn Full
Stage 1 the waste produced by NITROSOMONAS
your fish and uneaten food will start to rot BACTERIA CONVERTS
AMMONIA
Carefully remove all the contents from the box and Connect the airline to the pump as shown and liD
1 check. Choose a suitable location for your aquarium
5 place in a suitable position.
(Optional colours) producing ammonia. This is extremely toxic to
fish but will be gradually broken down by beneficial bacteria in the Ceramic
and noting all the advice above, place your aquarium media, so it’s important that only one fish is added to the aquarium at a time
positioning the pump higher than the
on a strong and level surface. and never add any more than the recommended number of food pellets.
aquarium water level will prevent water
remember the aquarium needs a leakage or damage to the pump should Following this rise in ammonia the nitrite level will also start increasing 2
power source within reach. the one way valve fail. until the nitrospira bacteria have time to reproduce in sufficient quantities to
remove the nitrite. The final stage of the cycle 3 will see a nitrate spike; this is
biube/biube purE only - the bubble tube and filter
the least harmful to the fish. use of the service Kit will keep nitrate to a safe level.
cartridge are supplied pre-fitted, continue to STEP 4.
bubblE tubE
biorb only - Remove bubble tube from aquarium Plug the pump and light unit (if included) into
2 and filter cartridge from packing box.
6 the separate sockets on the transformer supplied, aDDing anD FEEDing Fish
then plug the transformer into the power source
Remove protective cellophane wrapper from filter
and turn on. after 24 hours you can add the first fish to GOLDFISH 1”/2.5CM Month 1 MaX
cartridge and rinse under running water. Offer up
the pump should be left running your aquarium. The chart will help you. biOrb 30L (8 GaL) 1 3
filter cartridge to bubble tube and twist the bubble
24hours a day. Fish transferred from an existing aquarium biube 35L (9 GaL) 1 3
tube in the direction of arrow ensuring all cartridge
must be introduced in the same way as biOrb 60L (16 GaL) 2 6
tabs are fully locked. biOrb 105L (28 GaL) 2 10
new fish. For every 2.5cm/1” fish added it
MINNOWS/SMALL TROPICAL
will take at least 28 days for the aquarium
biOrb 30L (8 GaL) 3 12
to cycle and the filtration to catch up. add biube 35L (9 GaL) 3 12
Ensuring no objects are in the way, insert bubble Fill the aquarium with tap water
3 tube and filter cartridge assembly into the
7 to approximately 5cm/2” above
at a rate of one small fish every 28 days biOrb 60L (16 GaL) 6 24
until maximum stock level is reached. biOrb 105L (28 GaL) 10 40
aquarium and lock into place by giving the the top of the bubble tube and too many fish too soon will create high LARGE TROPICAL
bubble tube a quarter turn in the direction of add Stress Coat. ammonia levels poisoning the fish (see biOrb 30L (8 GaL) 0 0
5cm - 2’’ FiltEr cartriDgE
the arrow. Do not overfill the aquarium if you aquarium Life Cycle above). it is biube 35L (9 GaL) 0 0
biOrb 60L (16 GaL) 0 0
opposite direction for biube collection. intend to add decorative items such as recommended that you start with a hardy
biOrb 105L (28 GaL) 1 3
pebbles as they will displace the water. species. Consult your local aquarium store
When positioned correctly, the bubble tube
for suggestions. non-hardy fish such as neon-Tetra or blackmoors are not
and filter will remain in place.
recommended for the first month.
Wash the ceramic media supplied thoroughly Leave the aquarium running for at least 24hours air stonE never use flake food. do not overfeed your fish. Follow the
4 before placing around the filter body, ensuring
8 before adding Stress Zyme and then you will be recommended food quantities below.
FiltEr housing
none remains on top of the filter housing. ready to add your first fish.
small goldfish 2-3 pellets per day
use only ceramic media supplied, do not Do not immerse the light unit in water. cEraMic MEDia large goldfish 3-4 pellets per day
use aquarium gravel. Discard any pieces air linE small tropical fish 4 micro pellets each per day
smaller than a pea.
basE
Wait 24 hours (Optional colours)

2. caring For your aquariuM KEEping tropical Fish (Optional) halogEn light unit (Optional)
aquariuM tasK FrEquEncy a tropical heater Kit contains everything you need to create the warmer if your aquarium did not come with a light unit
environment needed for keeping tropical fish. The kit contains; Clear acrylic you will need to remove the evaporation tray
biOrb (30L/8GaL) Replace Filter 6 wks
heater Stand fitted with two clear suckers, mains Powered Quartz Glass 50W before you can fit a light. it is worth keeping the WET SidE
biube (35L/9GaL) Change Water (30%) 3 wks
adjustable heater, Glass thermometer with one sucker and a sample pack of evaporation tray in a safe place in case you choose
LEnS COVER
biOrb (60L/16GaL) Replace Filter 4 wks Tropical Fish Food. to remove the light unit at a later date. Push the
Change Water (30%) 4 wks light unit into the hole in the lid.
note: For biorb 105l/28gal a 100W heater is required.
biOrb (105L/28GaL) Replace Filter 4 wks SCREW a
always use the heater stand to avoid the heater glass tube touching the sides of caution!
Change Water (30%) 4 wks
the aquarium, particularly in the baby biorb and biorb classic 30l & 60l. The to limit algae growth, restrict light usage to six hours per day or less.
heater stand is attached by its suckers to the curved side of the biOrb providing
Replacement of the dirty filter cartridge and a 30% water change is essential to Do not block the air vents or let water enter the light unit.
a safe flat surface on which to mount the heater. if an alternative heater is
reduce nitrate and phosphate pollution in the water. The service Kit contains a new
filter cartridge, water chemicals, cleaning pad and instructions. a cleaner pump purchased ensure its overall length does not exceed 20cms. the light bulb has a life of 1200 hours. For safety and to avoid
(not supplied) is a convenient way to remove debris and siphon out the water. permanent damage to the light unit, a biorb 10 watt bulb must be used.
after setting up the aquarium never use tap water to clean the ceramic media, attaching the heater b SiLVER anTi-GLaRE ShiELd
this will kill biological filtration. The heater is designed to be fully submerged. using the suction cups supplied
➨➨➨ ➨➨
This is also a good time to check that the one Way valve is working correctly. with the heater, attach them to the opposite side of the heater stand. attach the hot air cool air
heater stand to the inside of the aquarium and pass the heater wire through the out in
disconnect the airline from the air pump (1) lower the airline to below the SLOT c CabLE SLOT EnTRY
aquarium water line (2). if water leaks into the airline, fit a new One Way Valve by hole in the lid. if a light is fitted pass the heater wire through slot a shown in the air vEnts
cutting the air line and inserting the valve into the ends of the airline (3) diagram (below). buLb 10W 12V
observing the correct orientation to ensure air flow.
1 2 3 heater safety holE For bLaCk buLb hOLdER
(optional)
always read the instructions provided with hEatEr lEaD
buLb SCREW D
✔ your aquarium heater.
always submerge the heater fully in water
✘ aiR FLOW
before switching on the power.
12v transformer
uK vErsion
always turn off the heater when carrying replacing the halogen light bulb
out maintenance in the aquarium.
1 unplug light unit from electricity supply and remove from the aquarium.
Every 6 months the air stone in the base of the never take the heater out of the water
2 Remove 4 screws (a) from the light unit lens and set lens to one side
aquarium will eventually become blocked by without allowing it to cool down first. FEEDing holE
calcification restricting the flow of bubbles into the Din 3 Pull off the silver anti-glare shield (b) - noting slot (c) position.
aquarium, the air Stone should be replaced as shown. connEctor
4 using a small flat blade screwdriver loosen the two screws (D) in the black bulb
after 12 months the air pump could become heater activation & aquarium Water temperature testing bulb spEciFication holder sufficiently to release the bulb. Withdraw the old bulb and discard
noisy and the flow of bubbles reduced even after Ensure the heater is fully submerged in water then switch on. Every few hours XEnon gas bulb safely.
us vErsion
changing the air stone. Replace the air pump after switching on the heater, check the water temperature on the thermometer 12v on / oFF 5 Fit the new bulb into the bulb holder and re-tighten the screws.
immediately to avoid water quality problems. sWitch
and gradually adjust the heater control knob in small increments, up or down, to 10w Do not over tighten.
green Water in aquariums is caused by algae achieve a temperature of 24°C (75°F). it may take 24 hours for the water 4200k
growth. Some algae is natural, but if the water quickly turns green it may be 6 Replace the anti-glare shield (b). Ensure cable slot (c) is correctly located.
temperature to stabilise. avoid large adjustments of the heater control knob as
caused by too much light, over feeding, too many 36° beam 7 Refit light unit lens and re-tighten 4 screws (a).
this could either switch off the heating or cause the water to overheat. Once the
fish or high levels of nitrate and phosphate in the
water temperature has stabilised to 24°C (75°F) it is safe to add your Tropical Fish. 8 Refit light unit to aquarium and re-connect to electricity supply.
tap water. First reposition the aquarium to a darker
area and reduce feeding, if the problem persists, a cleaning the halogen light unit
no algae Kit can be purchased.
The “Wet “side of the aquarium light will need cleaning when a service is carried
cleaning the aquarium requires care to out. Lime scale deposited by the bubbles will build up on the light lens. deposits
prevent scratching. never use household
detergents, polishes or scouring pads to clean the can be removed by using the “rough” side of the cleaning pad supplied with the
aquarium, always use a cleaning pad. The outside service Kit.
of the bowl can be wiped with a soft cloth or
purchase a scratch remover kit.

3. intElligEnt light (lED) unit (Optional) FrEquEntly asKED quEstions Visit www.reef-one.com to see more frequently asked questions.
the intelligent light is controlled by a microprocessor and offers 7 different Why do i have to change the filter cartridge against the surface it is on. Place the pump on a Goldfish and tropical fish have different nutritional
24 hour lighting profiles and a 2 hour maintenance profile. so often? softer surface like a mouse mat or hang the pump requirements, use an appropriate food for each. any
For your convenience the intelligent light always starts in the standard The filter cartridge works like a waste bin, after a time up. make sure the airline is pushed into the air pump food left in the aquarium after two minutes should be
profile. The Standard Profile is preset to provide 8 hours of white light this will become ‘full’. by regularly changing the as far as it will go. removed. Fish will keep looking for food even when
(daylight) followed by 16 hours of blue light (moonlight) and automatically cartridge everything it has absorbed is removed they don’t need it.
Why has the water turned green?
repeats this profile every 24 hours. Each Profile starts with a 1 hour sunrise from the aquarium, just like taking your household
algae needs sunlight and nutrients in order to grow. can i put aquarium gravel in the aquarium?
phase and ends with a 1 hour sunset phase. during the sunrise and sunset waste bin out to be collected. For optimum filtration
Too much daylight, especially during the summer no. Gravel is likely to block filtration and may become
phases the moonlight (blue light) is also on. the selected profile will repeat at the filter cartridge should be replaced every 4-6
months when the days are longer and warmer, will lodged in the filter cartridge casing. biOrb Feng Shui
the same time every 24 hours unless interrupted by a power failure, the weeks. For biOrb 105L/28GaL replacing the filter
cause algae to thrive. Excess nutrients in the water, pebbles are available to decorate the aquarium.
selection of another profile or adjustment of the start time. every 4 weeks is required.
from over feeding for example, will also cause algae
problems. it is easier to prevent algae than to
What should i do if a fish dies?
selecting a different profile can i wash the sponge?
if a fish dies you should remove it from the aquarium
no. The chemicals in the filter cartridge only remain remove it once it has become a problem.
To select a different lighting profile, first choose the profile you require from immediately, if left in the aquarium it will badly
Fish FEEDing holE ‘active’ for 4-6 weeks. Therefore the cartridge should
the table below then press and hold the programme button for the number of Do i ever need to clean out the whole pollute the water. You should try to establish why
be replaced. Washing the sponge doesn’t replace
flashes indicated for that profile. aquarium? the fish died. make a note of anything that is
the chemicals.
prograMME button Providing you follow instructions with regard to abnormal. Take a sample of your aquarium water to
changing the start time of your selected profile feeding, fish selection, location and maintenance a good aquatics retailer for testing and advice.
Does the filter contain natural resins?
To change the start time of the daylight sequence in each of the 24 hour The filter cartridge contains purifying resins that you should never need to empty and clean the
Din connEctor profiles simply press and hold the programme button for 1 flash at the Why do i need to add fish gradually?
should be removed before using aquarium aquarium. if you do ever need to do this you should
required new start time. When the fish goes to the toilet ammonia is created,
medications. Leave the sponge in the cartridge to keep at least 1/3rd of the old water and clean the
12v transForMEr this can be deadly to fish. The bacteria convert the
cleaning the light unit continue trapping dirt and replace with a new ceramic media in dirty water taken from the
toxic ammonia into nitrite and then a safer
cartridge when the treatment period is over. aquarium (never clean in tap water).
Clean the underside of the light regularly with a biOrb cleaning pad (use rough substance called nitrate. When a fish is added the
specification side for stubborn marks caused by algae or calcification). Do i have to keep the ceramic media pellets or flakes? level of ammonia and nitrite will rise sharply. as the
12V aC Power 50/60 hz provided? Eating flakes requires the fish to spend a lot of time filter bacteria catch up they will keep the ammonia
Yes. The ceramic media provides essential biological gulping at the water surface where it could swallow and nitrite to a safe level and the safer nitrate will
3 x daylight Power LEd's too much air. Pellets are easier for goldfish, for whom steadily rise. This process is called the ‘cycle’ and will
aDvancED proFilEs/cyclEs filtration. it is your fish’s toilet, bacteria will colonise the
1 x moonlight LEd hold
media to consume toxic fish waste making the water swallowing air can contribute to swim bladder take about 28 days for one small goldfish. This is
programme (number of light flashes will repeat to confirm your selection)
built-in Electronic Timer button safer for your fish to live in. Without this the water problems. Pellets are also easier to administer than potentially a risky time for the fish and the level of
Optional modes would become very polluted very quickly. flakes and are less likely to cloud the water. Smaller ammonia should be minimised by introducing a
1x Flash 24 hr stanDarD cyclE will start from this time of day pellets can be purchased for tropical fish and small fish and not feeding too much. Even so, some
Low Power Consumption Will changing the cartridge kill the filter minnows that are more suited to their nutritional fish may not cope with life in very new aquariums. it
Only use transformer supplied 2x Flash Daylight turns off for 2 hours then resumes previous profile bacteria? requirements. never feed frozen, live or flake food. is essential that fish are introduced gradually at a
(blue lED stays on). ideal for maintenance or watching movies. no. The filter cartridge provides mechanical and rate of one small fish every 28 days.
to resume earlier than 2 hours, press for two flashes. chemical filtration. biological filtration is provided by how much food should i feed the fish?
J J L L 3x Flash 24 hour stanDarD cyclE (with 8 hours of daylight) the ceramic media, so not affected by the filter Fish, especially goldfish, are programmed to gobble got a question not answered here?
cartridge. up everything they can, far more than they need. Get in touch by phone, fax or email and we will be
4x Flash 24 hour short daylight (5 hours) Everything a fish eats is excreted into the water so happy to deal with your query. Contact numbers and
can a heater be added to the aquarium to the more the fish eats the higher the risk of pollution addresses can be found on the reverse of this manual.
5x Flash 24 hour extended daylight (14 hours) make it tropical? becomes. an over fed aquarium is more likely to
6x Flash 24 hour permanent daylight with no moonlight Yes. a 50W heater can be added to the aquarium develop poor water quality, sick fish and algae
inDoor usE only usE Drip loop Do not subMErgE Do not looK into with the aid of a heater Stand. 100W is needed for problems.
7x Flash 24 hour permanent moonlight with 8 hours of daylight
the biOrb 105L/28GaL.
8x Flash 24 hour permanent daylight and moonlight. small goldfish 2-3 pellets per day
Why is the pump noisy? large goldfish 3-4 pellets per day
9x Flash 60 second demo cycle. to exit disconnect from power. noise from the pump is usually caused by vibration small tropical fish 4 micro pellets each per day
If you have any problems reset the INTELLIGENT light by disconnecting from the power.
For accessories please see the inside back pages of this brochure.